(Thanks to Aditi and Khushi for the case summaries) Keep up with the ever changing world of IP with SpicyIP’s Weekly Review! A quick glance at last week – Madras HC accepts a US District Court’s Letter Rogatory to furnish confidential information, a look at Functional Fallacies in Thomson Reuters vs Ross Intelligence and many
... Continue Reading.Emergency Arbitration: Will the SIAC’s New Rules Face Judicial Resistance in India?
[Gayatri Kondapalli and Aditi Kanoongo are 4th year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) students at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad] On January 1, 2025, the seventh edition of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre Rules (“SIAC Rules, 2025”) came into effect, introducing significant procedural changes, particularly in the context of emergency arbitration. Although the rules enhance expediency in
... Continue Reading.Odisha Judicial Services Exam Mains 2018 Optional Paper – IV | Law of Contract
Candidates preparing for the Odisha Judicial Services Exam should solve the Odisha Judicial Services Mains 2018 Optional Paper – IV (Law of Contract) and other previous years’ question papers as part of their preparation for the Prelims and Mains. Practicing these papers helps aspirants understand the syllabus better and prepare strategically by focusing on the
... Continue Reading.Test Identification Parade (TIP) in Criminal Investigation
Test Identification Parade (TIP) is a crucial procedure in criminal investigation, primarily used to confirm the identity of an accused person by a witness. It serves as an evidentiary tool in cases where the accused was previously unknown to the witness. The procedure ensures that the identification process is conducted fairly and impartially to avoid
... Continue Reading.Pfizer v. Softgel: The Errors of Comity
A still from the song “Yeh Dosti” from the Hindi film Sholay. Image from here On January 28, the Madras High Court passed an order related to an ongoing patent dispute in the United States. The dispute concerned Cipla’s and Zenara (Hikma)’s ANDA applications seeking approval to market their generic versions of Vyndamax (tafamidis), a
... Continue Reading.How to Collect and Preserve Key Evidence after a Car Accident
With an estimated 18,720 lives lost in motor vehicle traffic crashes in just the first half of 2024, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the importance of road safety is tragically underscored. Beyond the immediate concern for safety and well-being, the aftermath often involves complex insurance claims and potential legal proceedings. In
... Continue Reading.INTERPRETATION OF SECTION 271 AAA of INCOME TAX ACT, 1961
INTERPRETATION OF SECTION 271 AAA of INCOME TAX ACT, 1961 A Division Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court comprising of Justice Manmohan and Justice J.B. PARDIWALA passed a judgment dated February 13, 2025 in case of K.Krishna Murthy vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Civil Appeal No. 2411 of 2025 which arose by Special leave
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT HOLDS DAMAGES MUST BE AWARDED AS STIPULATED IN THE CONTRACT
SUPREME COURT HOLDS DAMAGES MUST BE AWARDED AS STIPULATED IN THE CONTRACT A two Judge Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court comprising of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan passed a judgement dated 14.02.2025 in the matter of Sahakarmaharshi Bhausaheb Thorat Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. v. Thyssen Krupp Industries India Pvt. Ltd. Civil
... Continue Reading.THE LEGAL BATTLE OVER RANVEER ALLAHBADIA’S REMARKS: “FREE SPEECH VS. OBSCENITY LAWS”
THE LEGAL BATTLE OVER RANVEER ALLAHBADIA’S REMARKS: “FREE SPEECH VS. OBSCENITY LAWS” Brief Facts of the Case On 9 February 2025, Ranveer Allahbadia, a popular YouTuber with 8 million followers, made an obscene remark while judging the show India’s Got Latent, asking a contestant a controversial question: “Would you rather watch your parents have sex
... Continue Reading.Independent Directors Liability Under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Independent Directors Liability Under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in its recent ruling in Kamal Kishor Shrigopal Taparia v. India Ener-Gen Private Limited & Anr., 2025 INSC 223 has reaffirmed the principles governing vicarious liability under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (“NI Act”). This judgment provides clarity on the liability
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